Hong Kong’s Wong Wai (left) and India midfielder Suresh Sing Wangjam battle for the ball at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India, during their last Group D Asian Cup qualifier. Photo: HKFA
Hong Kong’s Wong Wai (left) and India midfielder Suresh Sing Wangjam battle for the ball at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India, during their last Group D Asian Cup qualifier. Photo: HKFA

Football in India a decade behind Asia’s best, boss Igor Stimac says, as he threatens to quit days after Asia Cup rout of Hong Kong

  • After capping qualifying campaign with 4-0 win over Hong Kong, India will appear at consecutive finals for first time in country’s history
  • But Stimac says things in domestic game need to change drastically if he is to remain in charge beyond September

Hong Kong’s Wong Wai (left) and India midfielder Suresh Sing Wangjam battle for the ball at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India, during their last Group D Asian Cup qualifier. Photo: HKFA
Hong Kong’s Wong Wai (left) and India midfielder Suresh Sing Wangjam battle for the ball at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India, during their last Group D Asian Cup qualifier. Photo: HKFA
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